Minnesota provides ample funding, leadership, direct approach on homelessness From the Homeless in Madison | A City Challenged series DEAN MOSIMAN and DOUG ERICKSON | Wisconsin State Journal Jun 5, 2016 Jun 5, 2016 Updated Oct 10, 2019 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota, which like Wisconsin has a significant homelessness challenge, is a contrast in advocacy, approach and funding.kAm“%96C6 :D 2 9:89 2>@F?E @7 A@=:E:42= 2?5 4:G:4 H:==[” D2:5 r2E9J E6? qC@6<6[ 5:C64E@C @7 E96 |:??6D@E2 ~77:46 E@ !C6G6?E t?5 w@>6=6DD?6DD[ H9:49 H2D 4C62E65 :? y2?F2CJ a_`b]k^AmkAmz6J 6=6>6?ED @7 E96 DE2E6’D 677@CED 282:?DE 9@>6=6DD?6DDik^AmkF=mk=:m%96 >6>36CD9:A\5C:G6? |:??6D@E2 r@2=:E:@? 7@C E96 w@>6=6DD 92D 2 Sd__[___ 3F586E[ D:I 7F==\E:>6 2?5 EH@ A2CE\E:>6 DE277[ 2?5 :D 2 DE62572DE 25G@42E6 E92E AFCDF6D 3:A2CE:D2? 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Introducing the series: A challenge to move beyond stereotypes and see those falling through the cracks They sleep in beaten vehicles and tents in the woods. Doubled up with family or friends in worn apartments and ratty motel rooms. Huddled unde…
